Wang Zhiwang's View of Studies on Confucian Classics in the Southern Song Dynasty:A Study Based on The Book of Songs
Wang Zhiwang's view of studies on confucian classics is mainly reflected in his essays and lectures at the imperial court,expressing his attitudes and insights on some Confucian studies issues,with a strong sense of adhering to Confucian classics and seeking the truth.Among them,his exposition of The Book of Songs is the most prominent.He introduced the flourishing poetic theory of the Song Dynasty into The Book of Songs,making the style of"gentleness and sincereness"of The Book of Songs as an important principle for poetic creation and criticism of literati.This reflects a scholarly style of integrating Confucian studies and literature,and he is good at using The Book of Songs to expound his political ideas.The study has unique reference value for us to further observe the development of Confucian studies and research styles in the early years of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Wang Zhiwangview of studies on confucian classicsThe Book of Songs